So much pawing from both men. Zhang swings a left up top but Wilder ducks under and clinches. Fast right hand from Wilder just misses. Another miss from Zhang and Wilder grabs. Statistically these men are No. 1 and No. 3 for least punches thrown in boxing and it’s showing early.
The match was originally slated for July 20 but was delayed after Tyson suffered an ulcer flareup during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on May 26. A representative for the Hall of Fame boxer previously told CNN that Tyson “became nauseous and dizzy” 30 minutes before landing.
It’s also a big coup for Netflix, as live streaming a pay-per-view caliber event is sure to reshape how the streaming industry thinks about live sports on major platforms, though Amazon’s big moves acquiring sports streaming rights alongside the other big platforms shows they’re already on the ball. I think we’re really in for a historic event this summer and something that might really push the streaming world even further into sports.
One thing Paul might be banking on is that Tyson hasn’t been in his prime for years, and he hasn’t boxed in a match since 2020. At the same time, so much of professional fighting comes down to training and skill, and while he may not be at the top of his game, the knowledge is all still there. It’s also worth noting that for a guy approaching sixty, he’s in pretty damn good shape.
Mike Tyson’s face tattoo first came into the public eye in 2003 when he revealed it during a press conference for his upcoming fight with Clifford Etienne. The tattoo, which covers Tyson’s left eye and cheek, features a tribal design that incorporates swirls, arrows, and other intricate patterns. At the time, many people were taken aback by the tattoo’s boldness and unusual placement on Tyson’s face, but over time it has become one of his most recognizable features.
Yes, tattoos are allowed in boxing. Many boxers have tattoos, and there are no regulations within professional boxing that prohibit tattoos. Tattoos are considered a personal choice and a form of expression, box and they do not interfere with the rules of the sport.
Tyson, a former heavyweight boxing champion, has shared that the inspiration behind his distinctive face tattoo was drawn from his interest in Maori and Polynesian tribal art. These types of tattoos have long held deep significance related to strength, courage, and warrior mentality within the cultures they originated from.
Tonight Joyce was a washout at the OVO Arena as he fearfully entered the ring, and did not show the hunger to regain the crown that the Chinese had taken from him five months ago with a sixth-round knockout.
The heavyweight behemoths face off in Saudi Arabia with a view to snatching the spotlight from Anthony Joshua’s headline rematch against Oleksandr Usyk, the winner of which one of them looks set to face.
Following Paul’s only pro loss, a split-decision defeat to Tommy Fury last year, he turned his attention to his bread and butter: MMA opponents. Paul soundly defeated Nate Diaz in August and then announced he would begin to develop his skills the ol’ fashioned way with bouts against “real boxers.”
LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 02: Former boxer Mike Tyson (R) and his wife Lakiha “Kiki” Tyson sit ringside at “Mayweather VS Pacquiao” presented by SHOWTIME PPV And HBO PPV at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for SHOWTIME)
Tyson’s new, mellowed state has finally allowed him to get real about his decision to get the tattoo. It boils down to caprice that reflects his drug-addled period. In an interview from 2012, posted on YouTube, Tyson states that he was intending to get “a bunch of hearts and stuff” on his face because he wanted to be known as “The Man of Hearts.” Tyson’s tattoo artist, Victor Perez, straight-up refused, and instead drafted some tribal patterns. “I just thought it was so hot,” Tyson says. “I would be in these dens, these clubs and strip places sometimes and all the girls said ‘oh you are very exotic, where are you from?'”
Zhang defeated Joe Joyce twice in 2023, earning stoppage wins both times. The 40-year-old southpaw is somewhat of a “boogeyman” in the division, as his last four wins have come by knockout. “Big Bang” Zhang knows another stellar outing come Friday will inch him closer toward a major world title opportunity.
Round 3: Nice body shot from Zhang before another chopping head shot. The crowd gaps. “He’s too slow for you!” chirrups one of Team Zhang. Joyce’s eye does not look good and he takes an uppercut on the inside. The home favourite is having more success with the jab and he’s roared on but Zhang cannot miss with his backhand at the moment.
Nicknamed “Big Bang,” Zhang (26-1-1, 21 KO) secured the interim WBO title in the previous year, showcasing his prowess with consecutive knockouts against Joe Joyce. The first victory featured a grotesque swelling, while the second was a one-hitter quitter five months later. These wins have positioned Zhang for a shot at the full title currently held by Oleksandr Usyk. However, with the unified champion expected to be occupied throughout 2024 with Tyson Fury, Zhang will instead take on the former WBO titleholder, Joseph Parker (34-3, 23 KO).
